Did you know there is a program that could pay for a portion of your heating costs if you qualify? The LEAP (Low-Income Energy Assistance Program) runs from November 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018. You may only apply and be approved one time in this period. Contact Ashlynn Miner at Social Services (438-5541) for more information or to see if you may qualify

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is coordinating the Youth Fair at the International Sportsmen's Expo, where more than 500 companies pack three giant halls with fishing and hunting products, expert presentations, and a variety of informational booths. The International Sportsmen's Expo runs from January 11-14, 2018 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver

Prowers County Farm Bureau and Lamar Elks Club Fundraiser Jan 13, 2018 from 9am to 3pm at the Lamar Elks Club. Multiple area vendors will be selling all kinds different toys, mostly farm related.

Eads Drivers License Schedule MVR Reports Available

Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting Dates Open to the public 9:00am - Commissioners will recess 12 - 1 for lunch 4-day notice is preferred for posted agenda

A special gift for someone unable to attend the Eads All School Reunion, the Reunion Book "100 Years in the Making". Graduation class pictures and contact address and/or email addresses. A limited quantity is on hand. Contact Kim Richards at Kiowa County Abstract 719-438-5811 for pricing and more information.

The Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site - open daily from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday-Friday. This schedule will remain in effect through

Every Friday 2 pm coffee hour at Prairie Pines

Coffee Hour every Thursday Morning 9 am at Weisbrod ECU

Santa Fe Trail Association Upcoming Events

January 13, 2018: Bent's Fort Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association, annual membership meeting, lunch and program at the JW Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum located at 560 Bent Ave (corner of Hwy 50 and 5th St.) in Las Animas, CO. For more information, contact chapter president Pat Palmer at gpatpalmer@hotmail.com or 719-931-4323.

Listings in Upcoming Events are free to non-profit groups or organizations, or for general, non-business community announcements. Listing information must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. each Tuesday.